Santa Paula: Firefighters in Southern California were battling a fast-moving brush fire Monday. The blaze in Santa Paula, California, about 65 miles north of Los Angeles, was spreading as wind gusts drove flames across the area in Ventura County.
Aerial views showed flames burning near structures. Evacuation orders were being issued for some residents in the area, according to a report from KABC-TV.
The Santa Anas were expected to grow in strength through the day and persist into Tuesday.
Southern California Edison de-energized circuits serving nearly 12,000 customers in four counties and was considering cuts to more than 193,000 customers in nine counties. San Diego Gas & Electric cut 30 customers' power and said about 50,000 more could be affected.
Citing improved conditions, Pacific Gas & Electric cancelled plans to turn off power to about 8,500 customers in five counties in its service areas in northern and central California.
AP
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